Learn more about the new
Maryland Benefits Cliff Study
& Why it Matters
Nonprofit staff, public officials, and community members are encouraged to attend this virtual training opportunity.
The new Maryland Benefits Cliff Study, supported by United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, and United Ways throughout the state, explores the effects of the benefits cliff on financially struggling households. The benefits cliff describes the disproportionate loss of public benefits as a result of small increases in earned income.
Use the link below to register for this virtual training opportunity. You will receive an email with the Zoom link. (If you do not receive the email, please check your spam/junk folder.)
This virtual training will cover:
- An overview of the information in the new Maryland Benefits Cliff Study including:
- the Executive Summary
- inventory of safety net programs available in Maryland
- demographic data
- benefits cliff models for each safety net program
- Lower Shore county specific data
- public policy recommendations
- How you can use the study to spread awareness about the needs of financially struggling households in our area, generate resources, and advocate.
